Payment and Deposit Information

Most of the fines, fees and court costs that are assessed against parties in a case are ordered paid through the Circuit Clerk’s Office and are expected to be paid upon disposition of the case. Acceptable methods of payment are by cash, money order, cashier’s check, debit or credit card. Personal checks are acceptable from Lafayette County residents only. If payment is made by credit card, a processing fee will be applied.

The Lafayette County Judiciary now participates in the new Pay By Web program. This payment option can be located online at www.courts.mo.gov/pbw. Currently, traffic, conservation and watercraft violation citations that are eligible for payment through the FCC (Fine and Collection Center) are also eligible for payment using the Pay By Web option.

Traffic fines and fees, civil and criminal court cost balances owed are also eligible for payment using this option. Complete details can be found at www.courts.mo.gov/casenet.

This office participates in both the Tax Intercept Program and the Debt Collection Program. Debts left unpaid under the payment plan policy are forwarded electronically to these programs for collection purposes. The brochure, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PAYING YOUR COURT COSTS, is located after the mileage schedule below.

Adult restitution is paid through the Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Juvenile restitution is now paid through the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk's Office.